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BETRAYAL REAPS A BITTER HARVEST Private Investigator Dorothy Dennehy is approached by a potential client who tells of a crime not yet committed. She dismisses the rants of a disgraced winery estate partner, preferring to focus on the running of Maxwell's Bar and Grill. Her right-hand investigator, HB, has taken over much of the caseload for Quail Investigations, but before long Dorothy is pulled into a strange kidnapping case and a dysfunctional family who own and operate a successful winery in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Suspicions and theories abound. When the kidnap plans go south, the prime suspect becomes a dangerous threat to anyone involved. The complicated case brings new relationships into Dorothy's life, raising old feelings to the surface. Will a long simmering, potential romantic interest, finally be realized? Or will the goal of a dangerous felon shatter it to pieces?

A brutal murder opens the pages of this second story in the Dorothy Dennehy Mystery series. The crime derails the private investigator's plans to be in New York with her fiancé. And she is thrown headfirst into the hardest case of her career. Her character is called into question when she faces unfounded police accusations, and she needs the help of trusted friends to find the murderer. Keeping her emotions in check is vital, but she'll stop at nothing to succeed.Lightning Strike is a multi-layered book, proving that Jamie Tremain knows about relationships and how a wounded heart copes with tragedy. "Lightning Strike is as much about relationships as it is a mystery and it's that level of emotional intensity that draws the reader into this well-plotted mystery novel featuring a strong but all to vulnerable woman." Vicki Delany/Eva Gates 2019 Derrick Murdoch Award Winner

In this crime mystery, Dorothy Dennehy accepts her first major case since the tragic death of her fiancé. Putting her emotions aside, she focuses on an assignment which takes her to Detroit. She is determined to find answers when a released criminal surfaces to threaten her top investigator, whose past has always been vague. The trail uncovers political corruption at the highest city levels, but she must be sure of her facts before acting. "The tension in this deftly woven story ramps up page by page as Dorothy and her investigators gather the evidence that will bring down the ruthless masterminds. The ending provides one final twist and leaves the reader satisfied and eager for the next Dorothy Dennehy adventure." Award Winning Author Gloria Ferris Fans who relish a sense of justice will enjoy watching Dorothy and her team take on society's privileged, to vindicate one of her own. Is a possible romance on the horizon for her when they return to Portland, Oregon?

The first book in this crime/mystery series, sees Private Investigator Dorothy Dennehy take on an intriguing case involving a pair of exquisite Geisha dolls. She's been retained by a new client to discover the secrets they contain. If she fails, both their lives will be at stake. Content with her single life, her newest client is about to shake things up. Is she ready, after what happened to her husband? The Silk Shroud is about murder, and an awakening heart. Dorothy will risk letting down emotional barriers in order to reach a successful conclusion to this case.If you enjoy a puzzling set of clues, and an evil, murderous villain, you'll enjoy following Dorothy as she pursues the trail of betrayal and murder to its end.

As the third book in the series begins, Grant's Crossing is preparing for the annual Fall Fair and Halloween. They weren't prepared for another murder and the mystery around it. As Alysha Grant continues building her career, and overseeing Leven Lodge, she also needs to make a relationship decision. So she's relieved to believe the murder, this time, has no connection to her. But she's wrong and needs to sort through the gossip to find the truth. A terrific cast of characters, eccentric and otherwise, make for an entertaining read and will have you wanting more of this mystery series, with a touch of cozy and romance.

Alysha Grant has settled into her role as owner of Leven Lodge as this second story in the Grant's Crossing series of light mysteries continues. She longs to pursue her career in real estate but is thwarted at every turn. Especially when a murdered young man is found close to home and brings back memories of her own near death the previous year. When the current police investigation lands on one of the residents, her stress increases. Her boyfriend doesn't always provide the emotional support she needs, but an unwanted romantic interest isn't the answer either. She struggles to keep her life, home, and career plans on track. Will she regret her decision to stay on as owner of Leven Lodge? If a light crime mystery series, featuring some eccentric characters, appeals to you, come to Grant's Crossing and see what happens next.

Twenty-eight-year-old university grad Alysha Grant is not sure she wants the family property she's inherited. This wasn't part of her life goals and would mean putting her own plans on hold. Currently living in a large city, and focused on her career and boyfriend, now she must decide whether to take over a family farmhouse converted to a senior's guest home, along with the residents' care. She has no family left to guide her. Will her boyfriend want to be part of this? Her arrival in the rural town of Grant's Crossing coincides with a suspicious death. If she stays, she'll become involved whether she likes it or not. She wonders if those who have labelled her as immature might be right. Maybe she should run. Meeting the home's residents and staff affect her decision. But nothing can prepare her for what lies ahead. Colourful residents and a rural setting add to the romantic and cozyish feel of this first book in the series. A perfect blend of youth and mature wisdom as they meet murder head-on.